Man wanted for armed robbery, assault

The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office is searching for an armed man who robbed and assaulted a 39-year-old man in McKinleyville Saturday.

According to a press release, the victim reported to the sheriff's office at about 2:30 p.m. that he had parked his white 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe at the 76 gas station on Murray Road in McKinleyville when he was approached by a black male adult who asked him for a cigarette. As he reached for the cigarette, the suspect reportedly drew a handgun, believed to be a revolver, from his front sweatshirt pocket and ordered the victim to drive him to Clam Beach Vista Point off U.S. Highway 101 in McKinleyville. When the men arrived at Clam Beach, the suspect ordered the victim to hand over all of his cash. After he complied, the suspect struck the victim in the head with the gun, knocking him unconscious.

Deputies searching the areas were unable to locate the suspect described as a black male adult, wearing a blue sweatshirt and black pants, and standing 5 feet, 9 inches tall.

The sheriff's office is asking anyone with information about this case or related criminal activity to call the sheriff's office at 445-7251 or the sheriff's office crime tip line at 268-2539.